Essentials... Constituting or being part of the essence of something; inherent.

Welcome to Ella Mae's Seventh Child Essentials!

It is my hope and intention to inspire you on your journey of finding your true self... To encourage and help you to nurture your total well being by providing you with knowledge that I have learned and am learning in my day to day journey to my own authenticity... To also provide you with products made with love, care and the best ingredients nature has to offer!Ella Mae's Seventh Child Essentials are all natural hair and body products made to order in small batches. They are made using no harsh chemicals or artificial preservatives.Base products are made using only the fragrances of blended pure aroma therapeutic essential oils, butters and carrier oils. The blended pure oil combinations are selected to promote positive wellbeing, either inducing relaxation, stimulation or a combination of both!Should you require, any product can be custom made especially for you by adding any fragrance you'd like.

I hope you are inspired with every post... That you take with you something positive to carry with you on your path toward your authentic Wholeness~

Monday, March 12, 2012

The key to beautiful hydrated skin...

Moisture saving Shea Butter is the main ingredient in Ella Mae's Seventh Child's Hair and Body Butters. But did you know that Shea butter is actually a great sealant? That's why I recommend using Number 7 Essentials Be Well Oil after showering or shampooing but BEFORE Using the Shea Body Butter! Using Shea Butters before moisturizing may make certain skin and hair types more vulnerable to dryness because it's harder for moisture to penetrate it.

After showering exfoliate using a liberal amount of On~Nee Raw Honey Body Scrub to the entire body paying close attention to areas of concern... elbows, knees and heels of the feet. Rinse remaining scrub away under warm water. You will feel the jojoba and essential oils on the skin but this is okay! Most of the oils will penetrate into the skin while you're toweling off.

Apply a small amount of 7 Essentials Be Well Oil while skin is still warm, slightly damp and pores are wider from the steam of your shower, this allows greater absorption. Massage excess into skin.

When needed, use a small amount of Ella Mae's Seventh Child's Body Butter in the palm of your hand. Rub hands together to warm and soften the Shea butter. The heat of your hands also releases the therapeutic aroma and benefits of the essential oils in all three products. The Shea butter helps to seal in the moisture and beneficial essential oils. You'll love the way your skin looks and feels!

I recommend this regimen once or twice a week before getting into bed. Honestly, you may not always need the Shea butter. The oils in the On~Nee Raw Honey Scrub and the 7 Essentials Be Well Oil may be all that's needed, especially in the warmer months when the skins sebum production is higher.

If you are one of my au`natural diva's and are using the Shea Butter as a hair treatment( My relaxed diva's can use small amounts of Ella Mae's Hair and Body Butters and 7 Essential Oil on your hair too!) I also recommend using the 7 Essential Oil before applying a small amount of Butter to your hair. Again, this seals in moisture and the beneficial essentials oils and a little goes a long way!

Also... A word of caution to those of you with nut allergies... Shea Butter Does come from the Karite Nut! If you are concerned you might have a reaction to any product containing Shea please test a small area of skin before using larger amounts!